cartoonist
UK: kɑːˈtuːnɪst | US: kɑːrˈtuːnɪst
n. a person who draws or creates cartoons, especially as a profession.
The word "cartoonist" combines "cartoon," derived from the Italian "cartone" (meaning "strong paper" or "design," later evolving to denote humorous or satirical drawings), with the suffix "-ist," from Latin "-ista" and Greek "-istes," indicating a person who practices or specializes in something. The term reflects the profession's focus on creating visual narratives or humorous illustrations.
The cartoonist sketched a witty political comic for the newspaper.
She aspired to become a cartoonist after being inspired by animated films.
The cartoonist’s work often highlights social issues with humor.
He met his favorite cartoonist at a comic convention.
The magazine hired a new cartoonist to diversify its artistic style.